Reviews of "Mani Guest House"

Lovely guesthouse and hosts were lovely

Before booking, we read through all the negative reviews about Guest House Mani, so we were curious to see if they were justified. After staying here ourselves, we can confidently say that most of the complaints don’t hold up. here’s our experience: • Parking: It’s true, you can’t park right in front of the guesthouse. However, we parked at this spot (34HR+2VX Gjirokastër, Albania) which is only a 10-minute walk away and completely free. Not a problem for us. • Small Bathroom: Some mentioned the bathroom being too small. We (as a couple) did not experience this as an issue. Sure, you can’t brush your teeth side by side, but for us, that’s really not a big deal. • Room Space: There was a comment about limited space in the rooms. We stayed in the Triple Room with Mountain View, and we had plenty of space for all our stuff (two backpacks). It didn’t feel cramped at all. • Shared Garden: Another point was about the shared garden. We haven’t seen anyone sitting there during our stay, and in any case, the garden is spacious and you also have your own private balcony. • Bathroom Amenities: Someone mentioned a lack of soap, but we had a very different experience. There were three body soaps and two hand soaps provided. On top of that, we were warmly welcomed with cold water, which was a really nice gesture. • Birds: The birds in the garden are a wonderful touch in the morning, creating a peaceful atmosphere. At night, you won’t hear them. So no disturbance at all. We deliberately based this review on the negative comments we had read, but our own experience was excellent. This guesthouse deserves a solid 10/10 recommendation. It’s a charming place, with friendly hospitality and a perfect vibe for exploring Gjirokastër.

Wonderful room (decoration, comfy bed and very clean)

Super friendly family, offered water when we arrived. Amazing place, with local decoration. Definatively recommend

The location is perfect for exploring Gjirokaster, just a short walk to the castle and the bazaar. Host is very accommodating and kind, and the guest house setting is perfect for relaxing in between sightseeing. Would definitely reccommend!

Great location near the old town.

Uncomfortable bed that made a lot of noise.

This spot is a gem! We stayed here only one night on our way to the coast and would have loved to have more time! It’s so cozy and quaint, great a/c and wonderful hosts! Delicious breakfast in the morning (additional charge) but nice large portions of local dishes. Excellent location near the old town.

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We loved Mani and Lila!! Super helpful and patient with us despite our different languages. We were a bit lost finding the location but they guided us every step of the way. And Mani helped carry our big luggage. View from the rooftop was breathtaking. Great location to tourist attractions.

Loved my cosy, comfortable room. Hot water, spotless room and bathroom and friendly family. The WiFi worked perfectly for me. Great location for arriving and leaving gjirokaster.

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Very warm welcome by the hosts, the rooms were charming, clean and very well located. A very peaceful garden to drink a beer after a day of visits. Amazing guesthouse, would 100% recommend.

Everything was great.

Perfect location run by a very friendly family. Garden was great for lounging after all the walking we did. Highly recommend if staying in Gjirokaster.

A beautiful guest house tucked away on a quiet side street just off Gjirokastër Old Town, perfect location. The family were incredibly helpful and accommodating, even providing an optional extra breakfast of traditional Albanian tea and food. Rooms were very spacious and comfy, with a stunning view of the mountains and Gjirokaster. The host kindly drove us to pick up our car (a 20-minute walk away) and guided us back after Google Maps kept getting us lost and leading us through the blocked-off, steep streets of the old town instead of the main road. If you're using Google Maps, make sure to follow the main road: Bulevardi 18 Shtatori, then Rruga Doktor Vasil Laboviti. There's an off-road garage outisde where we were kindly allowed to park. Don't park on the main road outside the house though as I think they have tow trucks. Thank you again for saving us and for sharing your beautiful home!

Great stay in beautiful setting, close to everything and wonderful hospitality